English · Greetings & Phrases

would rather

/wʊd ˈræðər/

[/wʊd ˈræðər/]

prefer to

Intermediatephrase

Definition

Used to say that you prefer one thing or action to another.

I would rather stay home tonight.

From 'rather' meaning more willingly, combined with the modal 'would'.

Common for expressing preference.

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